Masters of Rome Books in Order
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The Masters of Rome series by Colleen McCullough is a sequence of historical novels set in ancient Rome, consisting of seven books published between 1990 and 2007. The novels are set during the late Roman Republic and explore the political and social dynamics of the period. McCullough, an Australian author trained as a neurophysiologist, wrote the series after establishing her reputation with earlier works such as The Thorn Birds. The narrative focuses on the lives and careers of key figures in Roman history, particularly those involved in the transition from Republic to Empire. The series is grounded in historical research and provides a detailed depiction of Roman society, institutions, and military affairs. The books are written in a third-person narrative style and are intended to reflect the historical context of their time period.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1990 · Colleen McCullough
The First Man in Rome is a 1990 historical novel by Australian author Colleen McCullough. It is the first novel in her Masters of Rome series.…
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Buy on Amazon1991 · Colleen McCullough
The Grass Crown is a 1993 book by Colleen McCullough. It is book 2 of the series Masters of Rome. Catalog genres: Literary Fiction, History,…
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Masters of Rome is a series of historical novels by Australian author Colleen McCullough, set in ancient Rome during the last days of the old Roman…
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Buy on Amazon1996 · Colleen McCullough
Caesar's Women is a 1999 book by Colleen McCullough. It is book 4 of the series Masters of Rome. Catalog genres: Historical Fiction, Literary…
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1997 · Colleen McCullough
Caesar: Let the Dice Fly is a 1997 novel by Australian author Colleen McCullough. It is the fifth book in her Masters of Rome series, which focuses…
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Buy on Amazon2002 · Colleen McCullough
The October Horse is the sixth novel in Colleen McCullough's Masters of Rome series, published in 2002 by Century in the UK and Simon & Schuster in…
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Buy on Amazon2007 · Colleen McCullough
A novel by Colleen McCullough explores the legendary love triangle between Cleopatra, Mark Antony, and Octavian during the Roman era. Mark Antony, a…
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What order should I read the Masters of Rome books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “First Man in Rome”. Start with “First Man in Rome.”
How many books are in the Masters of Rome series?
We list 7 books by Colleen McCullough , published between 1990–2007.
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